81.100. Authorization for commitment of prisoners (cities of 10,000 or less).

Authorization for commitment of prisoners (cities of 10,000 or less).

81.100. Every such city or town shall have the same right,power and authority, by and through its properly constitutedofficers and courts, to commit prisoners to such city jail, andto confine therein persons apprehended for offenses against thelaws of such city or town, as it had with reference to the jailspecified in its special charter.

(RSMo 1939 § 7468)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 7315; 1919 § 8730; 1909 § 9609